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Malaysian · Malaysia

Cinnamon and Clove Malaysian Sambal Belacan

A warm and aromatic twist with cinnamon and clove, adding depth to the sambal's flavor profile.

27 minutes4 servings
Cinnamon and Clove Malaysian Sambal Belacan
Photo: Hajar Aznam · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. After blending the initial ingredients, stir in cinnamon and cloves before cooking.
  2. Soak dried chilies in water for 10 minutes.
  3. Blend chilies, shrimp paste, tamarind, sugar, and water into a paste.
  4. Add salt, garlic, and shallot, then mix well.
  5. Cook the sambal over low heat until thickened.
  6. Cook fish and seafood to an internal temperature of 63°C (145°F) before serving.

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